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E543 XKD

1988 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,198 mi
Last recorded142,198 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE543 XKD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2007 142,198 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 142,149 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 137,005 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 137,005 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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E543 XKD is a 1988 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 148,752 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E543 XKD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 38 years old, this BMW 730 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E543 XKD registered?

E543 XKD is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 28 January 1988.

Is E543 XKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E543 XKD shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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